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How to get fromCowes to FranceBy ferry, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to France by ferry, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    6h 49m
    €134–371

  2. Ferry, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Le Havre to Paris La Défensebus bus 732
    12h 55m
    €85–286

  3. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    7h 8m
    €128–359

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SOU - ORY
    4h 42m
    €99–394

  5. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    7h 31m
    €118–309

  6. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    7h 7m
    €118–319

Cowes to France by bus, ferry, taxi, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cowes, England and France?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to France. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, then take the train to Châtelet - Les Halles. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Châtelet - Les Halles via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Portsmouth International Port, Le Havre, Le Havre, Paris La Défense, and La Défense in around 12h 55m.

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